Mallow golfer scoops October award

 

Mallow golfer James Sugrue has been named Cork Person of the Month after a hugely successful summer on the golf course.

The 22 year old won gold at the 124th Amateur Championship in June and is set to turn professional next summer. Sugrue is a member of Mallow Golf Club and is only the second Cork player ever to claim the overall amateur winner’s title and the first Republic of Ireland golfer to win since 2005.

Having already won competitions such as the 2017 South of Ireland, his list of accomplishments is becoming increasingily impressive.

On his recent accomplishments, Sugrue said: “It was unreal. It was great to see so many familiar faces all through that week. This year has been amazing, and the support from the local Mallow Golf Club and community as well as the greater Cork area has been incredible.”

Next year, he will play in the 2020 Masters as well as the US Open, after which he'll turn professional, whole he has already played in the Open in Portrush this year.

“I played a lot of my practice rounds with Shane Lowry, who won the tournament, so that was very special,” said Sugrue.

Awards Organiser Manus O'Callaghan said: “James is a brilliant young player, with a bright future ahead of him. Everyone in Cork, and especially Mallow Golf Club, wishes him well in his professional career in the years ahead.”

Sugrue's name will now go forward for the Cork Person of the Year at a Gala Awards Lunch on 17 January next year.